The People And The Priest (1898)

By Robert Ethol Welsh and R E W

Book Overview

The People And The Priest is a book written by R. E. Welsh and published in 1898. It is a historical novel set in the 17th century, during the time of the English Civil War. The story revolves around the relationship between the people and the priest in a small English village. The book explores themes of religious conflict, political upheaval, and social change.The main character of the book is a young priest named Father John, who is sent to the village to serve as the new pastor. He is initially welcomed by the villagers, who are eager to have a new spiritual leader. However, as the political situation in England becomes more tense, Father John finds himself caught between the conflicting demands of his religion and his loyalty to the king.As the story unfolds, Father John must navigate the complex political and social landscape of the village, which is torn apart by religious and political divisions. He must balance his duty to his congregation with his duty to the crown, all while trying to maintain his own personal integrity.The People And The Priest is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that explores important themes of faith, loyalty, and social change. It is a must-read for anyone interested in English history or the role of religion in society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163896055
• ISBN13: 9781163896051
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"